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Bennett declares November as Native American Heritage Month in Illinois

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Category: Senator Scott Bennett News
Monday, November 01, 2021 03:18 PM
  • Bennett
  • Native American Heritage Month

native amer 032421CHAMPAIGN – State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) sponsored a bill to recognize the month of November as Native American Heritage Month in Illinois.

“Native American Heritage Month is a tremendous opportunity for Illinoisans to learn more about the rich history of the first Americans,” Bennett said.

Read more: Bennett declares November as Native American Heritage Month in Illinois

Connor’s measure to secure clean regional water access passes out of the Senate

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Category: Senator John Connor News
Monday, November 01, 2021 02:57 PM
  • Clean Water
  • Connor
  • Regional Water Commissions Act

connor 090121SPRINGFIELD – In response to increasing fears of future water insecurity in the Joliet area, legislation sponsored by State Senator John Connor (D-Lockport) provides for the establishment of a Joliet-region water commission.

“The water supply that our communities rely on won’t be able to provide for us by 2030. Our aquifer is being depleted at twice its natural refill rate, and we’re running out of time” Connor said. “If we don’t start building a solution now, we will face a water crisis.”

Read more: Connor’s measure to secure clean regional water access passes out of the Senate

Villa declares October Manufacturing Month

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Category: Senator Karina Villa News
Friday, October 29, 2021 04:38 PM
  • Villa
  • Manufacturing Month
  • SR581

villa 081721SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate supported an effort led by State Senator Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) to declare October Manufacturing Month in Illinois.

“More than 550,000 manufacturers across our state deserve thanks and recognition this Manufacturing Month for the work they do to produce billions of dollars in output,” Villa said. “This year in particular, our manufacturing industry has saved lives by producing medical supplies to protect our communities from the COVID-19 pandemic, and I could not be more grateful for their hard work.”

Read more: Villa declares October Manufacturing Month

Jones urges establishment of new task force to examine conviction integrity

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Category: Senator Emil Jones III News
Friday, October 29, 2021 10:30 AM
  • Jones
  • Criminal Justice Reform
  • Racial Inequality
  • Conviction Integrity Unit

Sen. Emil Jones III

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate approved a resolution sponsored by State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) urging the Attorney General to establish a task force examining the creation of a statewide conviction integrity unit.

The creation of the integrity unit will seek to identify and overturn wrongful convictions, setting anyone who has been falsely imprisoned free.

“No one should be serving time for a crime they did not commit,” Jones said. “The criminal justice system at times proves to have no justice at all, especially for Black and Brown folks.”

Though African Americans make up only 13% of America’s population, they make up 47% of America’s exonerations. According to the City Bureau, over 2,000 Americans have been wrongfully convicted since 1989. Illinois has had 303 wrongful convictions since then.

Read more: Jones urges establishment of new task force to examine conviction integrity

Hunter bill to fully implement CHW certification program

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Category: Senator Mattie Hunter News
Friday, October 29, 2021 08:30 AM
  • Health Care
  • Hunter
  • HB158
  • Community Health Worker Advisory Board
  • SB336

Sen. Mattie Hunter

SPRINGFIELD – A bill by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) to ensure the provisions in the Community Health Worker Advisory Board Act are fully implemented advanced out of the Senate Thursday night.

“I am happy that the health care pillar was passed, and now we have to make sure that every measure is implemented the way we intended,” Hunter said. “With this follow-up legislation, we can finally bring the proper certification to these essential health workers.”

Senate Bill 336 will progress the full implementation of the community health worker certification program that was part of this spring’s House Bill 158. It also makes changes to reporting dates for commissions, task forces and boards.

Read more: Hunter bill to fully implement CHW certification program

Villivalam establishes Diwali as official holiday in Illinois

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Category: Senator Ram Villivalam News
Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:16 PM
  • Villivalam
  • Diwali Day
  • SR593

­Sen. Ram Villivalam

CHICAGO – State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) passed a resolution in the Illinois Senate that declares Nov. 4, 2021 as Diwali Day in Illinois.

“I am honored to celebrate Diwali as an official holiday this year,” Villivalam said. “Our communities that observe Diwali are grateful to live in a welcoming state that values the religious and cultural diversity of its residents.”

Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs worldwide. It celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, symbolically represented by a festival of lights. Celebrants of Diwali traditionally light small oil lamps throughout their homes, craft flower garlands, share sweets and launch paper lanterns after dark.

Senate Resolution 593 passed without opposition in the Illinois Senate.

Stadelman: Illinois must invest in electric vehicle industry

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Category: Senator Steve Stadelman News
Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:07 PM
  • Stadelman
  • Electric Vehicle Industry
  • Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act
  • HB1769

EVs 102821SPRINGFIELD – Today, State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) led his colleagues in passing the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act, a historic measure to preserve and create jobs in Illinois and incentivize electric vehicle manufacturers to create more jobs in the state.

“This is a massive field that has so much room to grow, and we want to encourage these companies to set up shop in Illinois,” Stadelman said. “Many regions will see this as an economic opportunity that could bring jobs to residents and make a lasting impact on their community.”

Read more: Stadelman: Illinois must invest in electric vehicle industry

Joyce declares Oct. 28 as First Responders Day in Illinois

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Category: Senator Patrick Joyce News
Thursday, October 28, 2021 09:25 PM
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  • Joyce
  • First Responders Day
  • SR534

Sen. Patrick Joyce

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) sponsored a resolution to recognize Oct. 28 as First Responders Day in Illinois.

This designated day recognizes and remembers the first responders lost and extends gratitude to all first responders for continuously putting their lives on the line for the citizens of Illinois.

“First responders put their lives on the line each and every day to keep us safe,” Joyce said. “That’s why we have dedicated this day as a way to celebrate the courage and strength of these remarkable emergency workers in our communities.”

Read more: Joyce declares Oct. 28 as First Responders Day in Illinois

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